Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday. / Mark L. Baer, USA TODAY Sports

by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

NEW ORLEANS - What happens when Ivan Drago and Rocky get together and have a son?

According to Alec Baldwin, you get J.J. Watt, who was briefly roasted by the actor and host at the NFL Honors Saturday night. Watt took the joke in stride, then took home the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in a landslide.

The second-year pro promises there's more to come.

"I can get a lot better. I'm only 23. I've got a long ways to go," Watt said. "I'm still growing as a human being and as a player. There's a lot more I can do and I'm looking forward to exploring what else is out there."

The Houston Texans defensive end led the league with 20.5 sacks with 16 pass deflections. He received 49 votes from the Associated Press panel of writers, while the Denver Broncos' Von Miller got just one nod.

The Texans (12-4) had the league's seventh-best run defense and No. 16 pass defense in terms of yards n the regular season. They advanced to the divisional playoffs before losing 41-28 to the New England Patriots.

Watt gave credit for the award to his teammates.

"It's all the guys. It's everybody," Watt said. "Everybody can make plays on our defense. It's not just me. That's what's so fun about playing for this team."